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en-usFri, 09 Dec 2016 20:30:01 -0500Fri, 09 Dec 2016 20:30:01 -0500The latest news on Restaurants from Business Insiderhttp://static3.businessinsider.com/assets/images/bilogo-250x36-wide-rev.pngBusiness Insiderhttp://www.businessinsider.com
http://www.businessinsider.com/chipotle-drive-thru-execs-are-warming-up-to-the-idea-2016-12Chipotle executives are suddenly warming up to the idea of drive-thrus (CMG)http://www.businessinsider.com/chipotle-drive-thru-execs-are-warming-up-to-the-idea-2016-12
Fri, 09 Dec 2016 19:04:00 -0500Hayley Peterson
<p><img style="float:right;" src="http://static6.businessinsider.com/image/58486a01e02ba7d73c8b71d3-2400/ap16264717719749.jpg" alt="Chipotle" data-mce-source="AP" /></p><p>Chipotle executives are warming up to the idea of drive-thru service after more than two decades of rejecting the fast-food staple.</p>
<p>The company appears to be having a change of heart after launching its first drive-thru service at Tasty Made, Chipotle's newly opened burger restaurant in Lancaster, Ohio, according to Nomura Instinet analyst Mark Kalinowksi.</p>
<p>The drive-thru now accounts for more than half of the restaurant's business, and that's not going unnoticed by Chipotle's management team, Kalinowksi said.</p>
<p>"Historically, and unsurprisingly in this context, Chipotle has generally been anti-drive-thru," Kalinowski wrote in a note to clients.</p>
<p>But at a recent meeting with Chipotle management at the new Tasty Made restaurant, Kalinowski was told that "Chipotle management who have visited the Tasty Made restaurant may have had their eyes opened somewhat about the convenience a drive-thru can offer some types of customers (for example, a parent with multiple young children)."</p>
<p>Customers of the Tasty Made have also been inquiring about whether Chipotle will add drive-thru service.</p>
<p>"Apparently quite a few Tasty Made customers who are aware of the burger unit's connection to Chipotle have been asking, 'So, is Chipotle going to get drive-thru?'" Kalinowski wrote.</p>
<p>Chipotle did not respond to a request for comment.</p>
<p>"Perhaps Tasty Made's creation is the first step in a process that could lead to brand Chipotle testing this store format," Kalinowski wrote. "Chipotle may find out (as Starbucks did) that drive-thru units work for it (excellent returns, higher customer satisfaction, etc.)"</p>
<p>Drive-thru service is a huge source of business for fast-food chains. At McDonald's, <a href="http://www.qsrmagazine.com/exclusives/makeover">drive-thru reportedly accounts for as much as 70% of business</a>.</p>
<p><img src="http://static5.businessinsider.com/image/574484ca91058428008c4b13-1024" alt="Drive Through" data-mce-source="Tim Boyle/Getty Images" />Chipotle co-CEO Steve Ells has floated the idea of adding drive-thru windows in the past, but he previously said it could detract from the customer experience.</p>
<p>"In sort of expanding the Chipotle concept as we go to new markets, the question always comes up, should we try one with a drive-thru?" Ells said during an October 2012 call with analysts. "And part of what customers love is the ability to customize ... And a drive-thru distances them from that. So it doesn't seem like for the majority of our customers it's something that would be relevant."</p>
<p>"That being said, it's certainly something that we could try in the future," he added.</p>
<p>Adding drive-thru service would most likely be possible only at standalone Chipotle restaurants, and even then, pretty significant changes to the restaurant infrastructure would have to be made.</p>
<p>But with the company's sales <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/chipotle-ceo-says-restaurant-service-is-poor-2016-12">still in a slump</a> after last year's E. coli outbreak, Chipotle is testing all kinds of new ways to attract customers, such as offering free-food coupons and adding new things like dessert to the menu.</p><p><strong>SEE ALSO:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/chipotle-ceo-says-restaurant-service-is-poor-2016-12" >Chipotle's CEO made a stunning admission about a grave problem plaguing the brand</a></strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/chipotle-drive-thru-execs-are-warming-up-to-the-idea-2016-12#comments">Join the conversation about this story &#187;</a></p> <p>NOW WATCH: <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/blind-taste-test-popular-chicken-wings-papa-johns-dominos-pizza-hut-buffalo-wild-2016-11">We did a blind taste test of wings from Pizza Hut, Domino's, Papa John's, and Buffalo Wild Wings — the winner was clear</a></p> http://www.businessinsider.com/inside-new-yorks-most-festive-restaurant-2016-12This New York City restaurant spends more than $60,000 a year getting ready for Christmas — take a look insidehttp://www.businessinsider.com/inside-new-yorks-most-festive-restaurant-2016-12
Thu, 08 Dec 2016 13:54:53 -0500Sarah Jacobs
<p><img src="http://static1.businessinsider.com/image/5668698e2340f894008b45e7-2223-1667/rolfs-christmas-0287.jpg" alt="rolfs christmas 0287" data-mce-source="Sarah Jacobs" /></p><p>When it comes to getting in the Christmas spirit, no one does it quite like <a href="http://rolfsnyc.com/www.rolfsnyc.com/Welcome.html">Rolf's German Restaurant</a>&nbsp;in New York City's Gramercy Park.</p>
<p>The otherwise quiet restaurant and bar is a spectacle during the holidays.&nbsp;Thousands&nbsp;of sparkling ornaments, icicles, lights, and dolls dangle above customers as they sip spiked hot apple cider and mulled wine.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Last year, Business Insider spoke to restaurant manager Suhal Uddin to get the scoop behind Rolf's tradition of over-the-top Christmas decorations. He estimated that there are about 15,000 ornaments and 100,000 lights hung up inside. It all costs the restaurant between $60,000 and $65,000 each year.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p>We had to check out the decorations for ourselves &mdash; here's what we saw.</p><p><strong>SEE ALSO:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/best-holiday-gifts-for-men-2016-12" >12 gifts the modern gentleman actually wants this year</a></strong></p>
<h3>The Christmas decorations usually start going up during the last week of September.</h3>
<img src="http://static4.businessinsider.com/image/56671b3884307662008b84f4-400-300/the-christmas-decorations-usually-start-going-up-during-the-last-week-of-september.jpg" alt="" />
<br/><br/><h3>Over the following six weeks, six men work overnight, five nights a week, to complete the decorating process.</h3>
<img src="http://static2.businessinsider.com/image/56671b3d84307626008b860e-400-300/over-the-following-six-weeks-six-men-work-overnight-five-nights-a-week-to-complete-the-decorating-process.jpg" alt="" />
<br/><br/><h3>By November 1, it's complete. At Rolf's, the holiday season begins well before Thanksgiving.</h3>
<img src="http://static3.businessinsider.com/image/56671b3784307640008b84a5-400-300/by-november-1-its-complete-at-rolfs-the-holiday-season-begins-well-before-thanksgiving.jpg" alt="" />
<br/><br/><a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/inside-new-yorks-most-festive-restaurant-2016-12#/#uddin-said-that-the-decorating-tradition-was-carried-over-from-the-restaurants-previous-owner-it-gets-more-elaborate-each-year-4">See the rest of the story at Business Insider</a> http://www.businessinsider.com/chipotle-ceo-says-restaurant-service-is-poor-2016-12Chipotle's CEO made a stunning admission about a grave problem plaguing the brand (CMG)http://www.businessinsider.com/chipotle-ceo-says-restaurant-service-is-poor-2016-12
Wed, 07 Dec 2016 15:17:37 -0500Hayley Peterson
<p><img style="float:right;" src="http://static1.businessinsider.com/image/58486a29e02ba75c658b6ed9-2400/ap16264732065002.jpg" alt="Chipotle Steve Ells" data-mce-source="AP" /></p><p>Chipotle co-CEO Steve Ells says the burrito chain's customer service is slipping.&nbsp;</p>
<p>In a startling admission, Ells said Tuesday that the company internally rates half of its roughly 2,100 restaurants with a "C" grade for service.</p>
<p>He cited flaws like messy soda stations, dirty tables, and slow-moving&nbsp;lines.</p>
<p>"We took our eye off the ball on the customer service side," Ells said, according to the <a href="http://www.wsj.com/articles/chipotle-founder-says-company-to-announce-new-board-members-1481033288">Wall Street Journal</a>. He made the remarks during a presentation at a Barclays investors conference Tuesday.&nbsp;</p>
<p>This is a critical issue for Chipotle, which is trying to dig itself out of a massive slump following an E. coli outbreak that sent sales plunging by as much as 30%.</p>
<p>Customers have been slow to return to Chipotle in the wake of the outbreak, which started late last year, and now&nbsp;service issues are threatening to drag out the recovery even longer.</p>
<p>As a result, Chipotle management is suddenly getting nervous about meeting the 2017 guidance that it issued in October, Ells said Tuesday.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Chipotle had said in October that it was expecting <span>same-store sales growth in the high single digits next year &mdash; so anywhere from 6% to 9%.</span>&nbsp;</p>
<p><span>In the most recent quarter, Chipotle's same-store sales dropped 21.9%.</span></p>
<p><span><img src="http://static6.businessinsider.com/image/58486a01e02ba7d73c8b71d3-2400/ap16264717719749.jpg" alt="Chipotle" data-mce-source="AP" /></span></p>
<p><span> That's only a slight&nbsp;<span>improvement since the second quarter, when same-store sales fell 23.6%, despite the company's launch of a generous rewards program called Chiptopia that gave away free burritos.&nbsp;</span></span></p>
<p><span>Many&nbsp;analysts have said&nbsp;that customers have been slow to return to Chipotle because they were forced to try new restaurants during the E. coli outbreak, and in many cases, they discovered they liked those restaurants even more than Chipotle. </span></p>
<p><span>Others have blamed the slow recovery on <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/chipotles-menu-is-driving-customers-away-2016-5">menu fatigue</a>, saying that even before the outbreak customers were growing&nbsp;tired of Chipotle's menu&nbsp;&mdash;&nbsp;which has been virtually unchanged over&nbsp;the last two decades.</span></p>
<p><span>Chipotle's sales growth was contracting for several quarters prior to&nbsp;the outbreak, which emerged in the fourth quarter of 2015.</span></p>
<p><span>Same-store sales grew as little as 2.6% in the third quarter of 2015, a sharp slowdown from the 16.8% reported for 2014. <br /><br /></span><span>Now with the decline in service, it's hard to tell whether Chipotle will ever return to powerhouse it was before,&nbsp;</span>according to Matthew DiFrisco, and analyst for Guggenheim Securities.</p>
<p><span>"The prioritization used to be speed, speed, speed &mdash; and now it is cleanliness and safety," DiFrisco said on CNBC Tuesday. "These are all good priorities. However, the prior success &mdash; the 26% restaurant margins and&nbsp;$2.6 million in volume per store &mdash; those were all indicative of everyone running with the goal of speed. That's gone away&hellip; and that&rsquo;s what I think, structurally, will be changed forever."</span>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>SEE ALSO:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/whole-foods-predicts-the-8-biggest-food-trends-of-2017-2016-12" >Whole Foods predicts the 8 biggest food trends of 2017</a></strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/chipotle-ceo-says-restaurant-service-is-poor-2016-12#comments">Join the conversation about this story &#187;</a></p> <p>NOW WATCH: <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/style-lilliana-vasquez-what-is-business-casual-finance-women-men-2016-11">A style expert explains what 'business casual' actually means</a></p> http://www.businessinsider.com/uber-top-9-restaurants-san-francisco-2016-11The top 9 most popular restaurants in San Francisco, according to Uberhttp://www.businessinsider.com/uber-top-9-restaurants-san-francisco-2016-11
Sun, 04 Dec 2016 09:00:00 -0500Biz Carson
<p><img style="float:right;" src="http://static3.businessinsider.com/image/5838c49eba6eb67d058b63ae-1778/undefined" alt="nopa" data-mce-source="Nopa" /></p><p>There are a lot of "best of" restaurant lists to consider when it comes to picking a dinner spot in San Francisco, but Uber ignored all of the food critics when it put together its own.</p>
<p>Instead, Uber judged San Francisco's most popular restaurants by which ones had the most drop-offs in the last year.</p>
<p>The ride-hailing company <a href="https://www.uber.com/cities/san-francisco/restaurants/best-restaurants/">recently unveiled</a> its restaurant guide based on a year's worth of drop-offs in the city to see which restaurants had the most drop-offs from November 1, 2015 to October 1, 2016.</p>
<p>Here are the top 9 most popular restaurants in San Francisco, according to Uber's data:</p><h3>9. House of Prime Rib</h3>
<img src="http://static3.businessinsider.com/image/5838b8c3ba6eb61c008b6493-400-300/9-house-of-prime-rib.jpg" alt="" />
<p><p><strong>Cuisine:&nbsp;</strong>Steakhouse</p>
<p><strong>Website:</strong> <a href="http://houseofprimerib.net/">http://houseofprimerib.net/</a></p>
<p><strong>Address:</strong>&nbsp;<span>1906 Van Ness Ave</span></p></p>
<br/><br/><h3>8. Foreign Cinema</h3>
<img src="http://static4.businessinsider.com/image/5838b91be02ba738018b645d-400-300/8-foreign-cinema.jpg" alt="" />
<p><p><strong>Cuisine:&nbsp;</strong>Californian</p>
<p><strong>Website: </strong><a href="http://www.foreigncinema.com/">http://www.foreigncinema.com/</a></p>
<p><strong>Address:</strong>&nbsp;<span>2534 Mission St&nbsp;</span></p></p>
<br/><br/><h3>7. The Brixton</h3>
<img src="http://static1.businessinsider.com/image/5838ba7eba6eb606688b53fc-400-300/7-the-brixton.jpg" alt="" />
<p><p><strong>Cuisine:</strong> Gastropub</p>
<p><strong>Website:&nbsp;</strong><a href="http://www.brixtonsf.com/">http://www.brixtonsf.com/</a></p>
<p><strong>Address:</strong>&nbsp;<span>2140 Union St</span></p></p>
<br/><br/><a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/uber-top-9-restaurants-san-francisco-2016-11#/#6-one-market-restaurant-4">See the rest of the story at Business Insider</a> http://www.businessinsider.com/best-restaurants-in-america-from-opentable-2016-12The 100 best restaurants in America, according to OpenTablehttp://www.businessinsider.com/best-restaurants-in-america-from-opentable-2016-12
Fri, 02 Dec 2016 09:45:33 -0500Madeline Stone
<p><img src="http://static6.businessinsider.com/image/5727707152bcd05b008c0346-1838/acquerello sf.jpg" alt="Acquerello SF" data-mce-source="Acquerello/Facebook" data-link="https://www.facebook.com/221599944525352/photos/pb.221599944525352.-2207520000.1462202349./1145552998796704/?type=3&amp;theater" /></p><p>Reservation-booking site <a href="http://www.opentable.com/new-york-city-restaurants">OpenTable</a> just announced its picks for the best restaurants in America for 2016.</p>
<p>To compile the ranking, OpenTable combed through 10 million reviews for restaurants that are available for booking on its site, which included more than 24,000 restaurants in all 50 states and Washington, DC. Only restaurants with a minimum qualifying number of reviews from the last year were considered.&nbsp;</p>
<p>As for the winners, New York made a strong showing with 13 restaurants, followed by California with 12. American and French were the cuisine types most commonly appearing on the list, though many restaurants showed an emphasis on global influences and seasonality.</p>
<p><strong>Here's the full list:&nbsp;</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.opentable.com/acquerello" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.opentable.com/acquerello&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1480706489148000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGo4geBezkPLjyh9VawephXyh-aZA">Acquerello</a> &ndash; San Francisco, California</p>
<p><a href="http://www.opentable.com/addison-restaurant" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.opentable.com/addison-restaurant&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1480706489148000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHpzbadtCDGq0C5nhyxx5qo8Mmviw">Addison Restaurant</a> &ndash; San Diego, California</p>
<p><a href="http://www.opentable.com/andrew-michael-italian-kitchen" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.opentable.com/andrew-michael-italian-kitchen&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1480706489148000&amp;usg=AFQjCNF0yGWMhiJs146B4fJbGBAqbbf80A">Andrew Michael Italian Kitchen</a> &ndash; Memphis, Tennessee</p>
<p><a href="http://www.opentable.com/angelini-osteria" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.opentable.com/angelini-osteria&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1480706489148000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEneTs6LUnEpvk-GHfuACwTPDs09w">Angelini Osteria</a> &ndash; Los Angeles, California</p>
<p><a href="http://www.opentable.com/antebellum" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.opentable.com/antebellum&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1480706489148000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFySOsBVINHSiuu-M46xGLtPb5lRA">Antebellum</a> &ndash; Flowery Branch, Georgia</p>
<p><a href="http://www.opentable.com/arabellas-italian-ristorante" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.opentable.com/arabellas-italian-ristorante&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1480706489148000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFFZN-S0fa_xiEmkHz9oqug3rVHVg">Arabellas Italian Ristorante</a> &ndash; Winter Haven, Florida</p>
<p><a href="http://www.opentable.com/arethusa-al-tavolo" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.opentable.com/arethusa-al-tavolo&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1480706489148000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFR6XNi4GieIxDqth2rSVTXwYyt0g">Arethusa al Tavolo</a> &ndash; Bantam, Connecticut</p>
<p><a href="http://www.opentable.com/ariana" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.opentable.com/ariana&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1480706489148000&amp;usg=AFQjCNG5FhPTSqqoC0TI-CYAyL3JTIcQtQ">Ariana</a> &ndash; Bend, Oregon</p>
<p><a href="http://www.opentable.com/auberge-du-soleil" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.opentable.com/auberge-du-soleil&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1480706489148000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGvzhwe-f_oKvm76Bs32uWUVyPrCQ">Auberge du Soleil</a> &ndash; Rutherford, California</p>
<p><img src="http://static4.businessinsider.com/image/58408495ba6eb620008b713d-1067/undefined" alt="auberge du soleil napa" data-mce-source="Auberge du Soleil/TripAdvisor" data-link="https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g32997-d111930-Reviews-Auberge_du_Soleil-Rutherford_Napa_Valley_California.html#photos;geo=32997&amp;detail=111930&amp;ff=68009963&amp;albumViewMode=hero&amp;albumid=101&amp;baseMediaId=68009963&amp;thumbnailMinWidth=50&amp;cnt=30&amp;offset=-1&amp;filter=1" /></p>
<p><a href="http://www.opentable.com/barmini-by-jose-andres" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.opentable.com/barmini-by-jose-andres&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1480706489148000&amp;usg=AFQjCNELwky6RI35EhIHDs_RlNfd1VXhcw">barmini by by Jos&eacute; Andr&eacute;s</a> &ndash; Washington, D.C.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.opentable.com/barrio-cafe" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.opentable.com/barrio-cafe&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1480706489148000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHdP0K5VpQLq3TAZUVW7EoOdseu5w">Barrio Caf&eacute; Gran Reserva</a> &ndash; Phoenix, Arizona</p>
<p><a href="http://www.opentable.com/bavettes" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.opentable.com/bavettes&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1480706489148000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGK5Ze93x0wVPjCvCzE3ha2Ti85-Q">Bavettes</a> &ndash; Chicago, Illinois</p>
<p><a href="http://www.opentable.com/bibou" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.opentable.com/bibou&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1480706489148000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEjdoTEd0D1jTxwwHXPk3kiTMLSmQ">Bibou</a> &ndash; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania</p>
<p><a href="http://www.opentable.com/bida-manda-restaurant-and-bar" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.opentable.com/bida-manda-restaurant-and-bar&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1480706489148000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFul2ug3fEcknFp9dZ8hjFjJcNuwg">Bida Manda Restaurant and Bar</a> &ndash; Raleigh, North Carolina</p>
<p><a href="http://www.opentable.com/bistro-lhermitage" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.opentable.com/bistro-lhermitage&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1480706489148000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGJCUrij7OsDN0RtANzv63cURKiFw">Bistro L'Hermitage</a> &ndash; Woodbridge, Virginia</p>
<p><a href="http://www.opentable.com/bistro-san-martin" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.opentable.com/bistro-san-martin&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1480706489148000&amp;usg=AFQjCNELSXTtBDa9f-YwNaBVsiWTgomEVA">Bistro San Martin</a> &ndash; Arlington, Washington</p>
<p><a href="http://www.opentable.com/bliss-restaurant" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.opentable.com/bliss-restaurant&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1480706489148000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEcAGsfOvq85uupicsNrNsCv4Fo1Q">Bliss Restaurant</a> &ndash; San Antonio, Texas</p>
<p><a href="http://www.opentable.com/bolete-restaurant" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.opentable.com/bolete-restaurant&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1480706489148000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGRgcSSwyX8Vqpmi-qRNiTs_1PjkA">Bolete Restaurant</a> &ndash; Bethlehem, Pennsylvania</p>
<p><a href="http://www.opentable.com/bones-atlanta" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.opentable.com/bones-atlanta&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1480706489148000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGC4l3pCby1FLH-upbHtuoLF8ubsQ">Bones</a> &ndash; Atlanta, Georgia</p>
<p><a href="http://www.opentable.com/cafe-juanita" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.opentable.com/cafe-juanita&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1480706489148000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGT_bufPA906D6VEX5Z6pZ51lgXng">Caf&eacute; Juanita</a> &ndash; Kirkland, Washington</p>
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Thu, 01 Dec 2016 12:21:32 -0500Hayley Peterson
<p><img style="float:right;" src="http://static3.businessinsider.com/image/52f3d1be6da811ef1c157012-1009-756/mcdonalds-chicken-mcnuggets-8.jpg" alt="mcdonalds chicken mcnuggets" border="0" /></p><p>Ever wonder why McDonald's McNuggets are shaped the way they are?</p>
<p>Well, we did.</p>
<p>In&nbsp;<a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/how-chicken-mcnuggets-are-made-2014-2">a video</a> produced by McDonald's Canada that shows&nbsp;exactly how Chicken McNuggets are made, <span style="line-height: 1.5em;">we learned that the nuggets come in four distinct shapes: The bell, the ball, the boot, and the bow tie (also called the bone).&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span style="line-height: 1.5em;">We went digging for the reasoning behind the shapes and here's what we found.</span></p>
<p><span style="line-height: 1.5em;">The shapes are all the same width and they are "pressed out with a rolling cookie cutter," according to <a href="http://yourquestions.mcdonalds.ca/questions/16753">McDonald's Canada</a>.</span></p>
<p><strong><span style="line-height: 1.5em;">Here's a picture of the nuggets after they have been formed. The bottom row is the bow tie, followed by a row of boots, then balls, and the bells:</span></strong></p>
<p><span style="line-height: 1.5em;"><img src="https://static.businessinsider.com/image/52f114096da811bd1f5a7632-841-466/screen%20shot%202014-02-04%20at%2011.14.40%20am.png" alt="Chicken McNuggets" width="800" border="0" /><span style="line-height: 1.5em;">The reason why they are all a standard shape and size is to ensure consistent cooking times for food safety in all McDonald&rsquo;s restaurants, the company wrote on its </span><a href="http://yourquestions.mcdonalds.ca/questions/7036">Q&amp;A page</a><span style="line-height: 1.5em;">.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="line-height: 1.5em;">But the varying shapes are also geared toward kids.&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span style="line-height: 1.5em;">"Our Chicken McNuggets are shaped uniquely for kids and kids at heart &nbsp;&mdash; it makes dipping more fun!" the company wrote.&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span style="line-height: 1.5em;">So why just four shapes?</span></p>
<p><span style="line-height: 1.5em;">According to the company, "three&nbsp;would've been too few. Five would've been, like, wacky."</span></p>
<p><span style="line-height: 1.5em;">After the nuggets are shaped, they are smothered in a two layers of batter and then sent to the fryers, where they are partially cooked.</span></p>
<p><strong><span style="line-height: 1.5em;">They come out of the fryer looking like this:</span></strong></p>
<p><span style="line-height: 1.5em;"><img src="https://static.businessinsider.com/image/52f1140aecad041b384a97c2-849-463/screen%20shot%202014-02-04%20at%2011.15.40%20am.png" alt="Chicken McNuggets" width="800" border="0" /><span style="line-height: 1.5em;">Finally, the nuggets are frozen and packaged for shipping to McDonald's restaurants, where they should be fully cooked through for consumption.</span></span></p><p><strong>SEE ALSO:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/mcdonalds-removes-preservatives-from-mcnuggets-2016-8" >McDonald's is making a major change to its most popular item</a></strong></p>
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Thu, 01 Dec 2016 10:22:55 -0500Sydney Kramer
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Wed, 30 Nov 2016 15:30:00 -0500Emmie Martin
<p><img style="float:right;" src="http://static1.businessinsider.com/image/583db2c09037f71376f5274a-1154-865/crabs-dinner-family-mom-daughter-2.jpg" border="0" alt="crabs dinner family mom daughter"></p><p>Mixing money and family can lead to plenty of <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/rules-for-loaning-money-to-family-2016-10">potentially awkward situations</a>. But going out to dinner shouldn't have to be one of them.</p>
<p>When you're out to eat with a close relative, such as a brother, sister, or parent, there's no magic formula for deciding how to split the check, so it's best to evaluate each meal on a case-by-case basis. But there are a few general ground rules to make the process easier.</p>
<p>"Usually, the most senior family members might be reasonably expected to pay unless the younger family members have more means or they want to make a special gesture," David Weliver, founder of financial advice website <a href="http://www.moneyunder30.com/">Money Under 30</a>, told Business Insider.</p>
<p>That means if you're with your parents or <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-split-the-restaurant-bill-with-your-in-laws-2016-11" target="_blank">in-laws</a>, it's likely that they'll offer to pick up the tab. However, keep in mind that it's always a nice gesture to offer to treat them, even if they turn you down.</p>
<p>With family, it's usually not about the money, Patricia Napier-Fitzpatrick, founder and president of <a href="http://etiquette-ny.com/">The Etiquette School of New York</a>, says.</p>
<p>"It's showing respect for them and how many times they've treated. It's a nice thing to do, a gesture of independence," she adds.</p>
<p>Now let's say you're sharing a meal with a sibling. If you live in the same city and see them all the time, it's usually okay to split the check evenly <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/should-you-split-the-bill-evenly-2016-11">as you would with any friend</a>. However, if they're visiting you from out of town, it's polite to treat them to a meal out.</p>
<p>"If somebody's visiting me from out of town, I would want to treat her," <span>Napier-Fitzpatrick says.</span>&nbsp;"When I went to visit her, she'd treat me. It gets complicated, but generally it all works out if people are fair-minded."</p>
<p>At the end of the day, don't be afraid to be generous, but use your best judgement for each situation. After all, you know your family better than anyone.</p><p><strong>SEE ALSO:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-split-the-restaurant-bill-with-your-in-laws-2016-11" >How to split the restaurant bill when you're out to dinner with your in-laws</a></strong></p>
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Wed, 30 Nov 2016 11:41:01 -0500Madeline Stone
<p><img style="float:right;" src="http://static6.businessinsider.com/image/583ef08be02ba735318b6786-2400/undefined" alt="Mitt Romney Donald Trump Dinner" data-mce-source="AP/Evan Vucci" data-mce-caption="resident-elect Donald Trump, center, eats dinner with Mitt Romney, right, and Trump Chief of Staff Reince Priebus at Jean-Georges restaurant, Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016, in New York."></p><p>President-elect Donald Trump and his chief of staff, Reince Priebus, <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/trump-romney-dinner-secretary-of-state-2016-11/">dined with</a> former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney in New York City on Tuesday night.</p>
<p>Romney is being considered for secretary of state in Trump's administration.</p>
<p>The group's restaurant of choice was <a href="http://www.jean-georgesrestaurant.com/">Jean-Georges</a>, a restaurant with three Michelin stars at the base of the <a href="https://www.trumphotels.com/central-park">Trump International Hotel and Tower</a> in Columbus Circle. Led by the acclaimed French chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, who <a href="http://ny.eater.com/2014/4/11/6242967/jean-georges-is-still-having-the-best-week-ever">became an American citizen</a> in 2014, the restaurant has earned numerous accolades since opening in 1997.</p>
<p>Diners can choose from a selection of <a href="http://www.jean-georgesrestaurant.com/content/pdfs/jean-georges-dinner2.pdf">prix fixe menus</a>, with the least expensive, a three-course dinner, priced at $138 a person. There are also two six-course tasting menus that cost $218 a person, plus a <a href="http://www.jean-georgesrestaurant.com/content/pdfs/jean-georges-lunch1.pdf">two-course lunch</a> for $58 each.</p>
<p>For wine pairings with each of your courses, you should expect to shell out an additional $168. It's a pricey meal, but is generally in line with what it costs to dine at New York's top-tier restaurants.</p>
<p>Jean-Georges also has a strict dress code: Men are expected to wear jackets, and jeans, sweatshirts, and sneakers are not allowed.</p>
<p>Trump, Priebus, and Romney enjoyed garlic soup, frog legs, and diver scallops for appetizers, while Trump and Priebus had prime sirloin for their entrees, <a href="http://www.slate.com/blogs/browbeat/2016/11/30/mitt_romney_dines_with_the_devil.html">according to Slate</a>. Romney had lamb chops with a mushroom bolognese sauce, and all three had chocolate cake for dessert.</p>
<p>This is Trump's second meal out in New York since the election — earlier in November, <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/trump-avoided-the-press-pool-to-dine-at-the-21-club-2016-11">he broke protocol</a> to to have a meal at the 21 Club.</p>
<p>Eating at Jean-Georges is quite the experience. Here are just a few of the dishes you could expect to enjoy from some of the restaurant's tasting menus.</p><p><strong>SEE ALSO:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/trump-romney-dinner-secretary-of-state-2016-11/" >Here's a look at Trump and Romney's private dinner in New York</a></strong></p>
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<h3>The $138 prix fixe menu begins with a 'caviar creation,' should you opt to buy one for an additional $45. One of the options is a Meyer lemon gelée topped with caviar and crème fraîche.</h3>
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<br/><br/><h3>A second option for the caviar course is a toasted egg yolk with caviar and herbs on top.</h3>
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<br/><br/><h3>And the egg caviar is a third option.</h3>
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<br/><br/><a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/photos-of-food-at-jean-georges-2016-11#/#for-the-next-course-you-can-choose-from-a-number-of-options-including-yellowfin-tuna-ribbons-served-with-avocado-spicy-radish-and-ginger-marinade-4">See the rest of the story at Business Insider</a> http://www.businessinsider.com/mcdonalds-big-mac-inventor-jim-delligatti-dies-2016-11The inventor of the Big Mac has diedhttp://www.businessinsider.com/mcdonalds-big-mac-inventor-jim-delligatti-dies-2016-11
Wed, 30 Nov 2016 10:57:21 -0500Hayley Peterson
<p><img style="float:right;" src="http://static4.businessinsider.com/image/583ef263e02ba71e008b6cd8-2400/ap16335553963966.jpg" alt="Jim Delligatti" data-mce-source="AP" /></p><p>The inventor of McDonald's iconic Big Mac has died.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Michael&nbsp;Delligatti, who was known as "Jim," died Monday night in Pittsburgh at the age of 98.</p>
<p>Delligatti was one of McDonald's first franchisees.</p>
<p>He made an indelible impact on American cuisine with the creation&nbsp;of the Big Mac burger in 1967 at his Uniontown, Pennsylvania restaurant.</p>
<p>Delligatti made the sandwich by combining two all-beef patties, lettuce, cheese, pickles, and onions, as well as a&nbsp;"secret sauce."</p>
<p>That's the same recipe that's used today for the Big Mac sandwich, which is served in more than 100 countries worldwide.</p>
<p>Delligatti also played an integral role in the development of McDonald's breakfast menu, by creating the Hotcakes and Sausage meal to feel steel workers at the end of their overnight shifts, according to an obituary written by his family that was provided by McDonald's.</p>
<p><img src="http://static3.businessinsider.com/image/583eef94e02ba7d73c8b5ec3-2265/ap16335553916559.jpg" alt="Jim Delligatti" data-mce-source="AP" />He opened his first McDonald&rsquo;s restaurant in 1957&nbsp;and went on to operate 47 additional locations in Pennsylvania.</p>
<p>"Jim was a legendary franchisee within McDonald&rsquo;s system who made a lasting impression on our brand," McDonald's said in a statement on Delligatti's death. "We will remember Jim as an insightful franchisee, a knowledgeable businessman, and an honorable gentleman who left a legacy of four generations of family members running great restaurants in Pennsylvania and North Carolina."</p><p><a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/mcdonalds-big-mac-inventor-jim-delligatti-dies-2016-11#comments">Join the conversation about this story &#187;</a></p> <p>NOW WATCH: <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/big-mac-mcdonalds-burger-millennials-first-time-2016-10">Watch millennials try a McDonald's Big Mac for the first time</a></p> http://www.businessinsider.com/burger-king-cheesy-tots-are-coming-back-2016-11Burger King is about to bring back a game-changing side (BKW)http://www.businessinsider.com/burger-king-cheesy-tots-are-coming-back-2016-11
Tue, 29 Nov 2016 11:24:59 -0500Hayley Peterson
<p><img style="float:right;" src="http://static2.businessinsider.com/image/583da90bba6eb602688b5889-2254/undefined" alt="Cheesy tots Burger King" data-mce-source="Burger King"></p><p>Burger King is bringing back a popular side: cheesy tots.</p>
<p>The snack features "a bite-sized combination of warm potatoes and melty cheese inside with a crispy outside," according to Burger King.</p>
<p>The cheesy tots will be available for a limited time on Burger King's lunch and dinner menus at a recommended price of $1.99 for an eight-piece order.</p>
<p>Burger King fans have been begging the chain for years to bring back the tots.</p>
<p>The snack was discontinued in 2009 and then came back for a limited time in 2013. </p>
<p>"Fans have been craving the return of cheesey tots for some time now," said Burger King North America President Alex Macedo Burger. "So we wanted to give loyalists a holiday surprise after we heard so many of their requests."</p>
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<p>The cheesy tots are the latest in a series of cheese-inspired snacks released by Burger King in an effort to boost lagging sales growth.</p>
<p>Other recent snack additions include Mac N' Cheetos, mac n' cheese bites, and Cheetos Chicken Fries.</p>
<p>Burger King's same-store sales grew 1.7% during the third quarter of 2016, down from 6.2% growth recorded during the third quarter of 2015.</p><p><strong>SEE ALSO:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/mcdonalds-expands-fresh-beef-test-2016-11" >McDonald’s most dramatic menu change in decades takes direct aim at Wendy's</a></strong></p>
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Tue, 29 Nov 2016 08:54:00 -0500Hayley Peterson
<p><img class="center float_right" src="http://static5.businessinsider.com/image/583d7e14e02ba7d73c8b5b3b-2400/undefined" alt="big mac mcdonalds meal" data-mce-source="Cate Gillon/Getty Images" data-mce-caption="In this photo illustration a lady eats a beefburger on July 12, 2007 in London, England. Government advisors are considering plans for a fat tax on foods high in fat to try to help tackle the fight against obesity. " /></p><p>McDonald's&nbsp;is expanding a test of its most dramatic menu change in decades: the addition of fresh, never-frozen beef.</p>
<p>The fast-food chain is adding fresh beef patties to 75 restaurants in Northeast Oklahoma, following <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/mcdonalds-tests-fresh-beef-patties-2016-5">a test that started earlier this year in the Dallas-Forth Worth area</a>.</p>
<p>The fresh patties will be used in McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers,&nbsp;<span>which include the Quarter Pounder with cheese, the Double Quarter Pounder with cheese, the Quarter Pounder Deluxe, and the Bacon Clubhouse Burger.</span></p>
<p>"These burgers are hotter and juicier than our previous quarter pound patties, and are made with fresh 100% North American beef that&rsquo;s simply seasoned with a pinch of salt and pepper,"&nbsp;<span>McDonald's Chef Chad Schafer said in a statement.</span></p>
<p><span>McDonald's rival Wendy's has long used its fresh beef as one of its main selling points.</span></p>
<p>Switching to fresh beef represents&nbsp;a massive challenge for McDonald's, but one that could potentially pay off through&nbsp;an improved public image and better-tasting burgers.</p>
<p>The company has long relied on an extensive network of suppliers who make, freeze, and ship beef patties to its more than 14,000 restaurants in the US.</p>
<p><span>Expanding the test would require a massive shake-up to&nbsp;that supply chain.</span></p>
<p><span><img src="http://static1.businessinsider.com/image/582a12ce691e88014a8b5d5f-2250/mcdonalds signature crafted burgers-10.jpg" alt="McDonald's Signature Crafted Burgers 10" data-mce-source="Hollis Johnson" /></span><span>Some franchisees have warned that at the restaurant level, it would introduce a whole range of new food-safety issues.</span></p>
<p><span><span>"I have major concerns over food safety and our lack of ability to serve a large number of customers quickly," one <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/mcdonalds-fresh-beef-raises-food-safety-concerns-2016-7">franchisee wrote in response to a survey by Nomura analyst Mark Kalinowski in July</a>.&nbsp;</span></span></p>
<p><span><span>T</span><span>he potential for foodborne illnesses is higher when uncooked meat is kept at a temperature above 40 degrees Fahrenheit, according to the USDA.</span></span></p>
<p><span><span>But other franchisees said the change could improve business.&nbsp;</span></span></p>
<p><span>"Faster cook times, juicier product, seared product versus stewed meat," one franchisee wrote.</span></p>
<p><span>Another said, "Many customers perceive unfrozen to be better for you. Perception is everything."</span></p><p><strong>SEE ALSO:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/target-grocery-is-getting-crushed-by-walmart-2016-11" >Walmart is crushing Target in one crucial way</a></strong></p>
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Mon, 28 Nov 2016 10:32:00 -0500Madeline Stone
<p><img style="float:right;" src="http://static1.businessinsider.com/image/583610d9ba6eb619268b5ddf-1000/undefined" alt="hotel erwin venice" data-mce-source="Ashley K. / Yelp" /></p><p>Though <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/hottest-los-angeles-startups-2016-2">not everyone is on board</a> with the term "Silicon Beach," it's hard to deny that Los Angeles' tech scene is growing to rival its northern neighbors in Silicon Valley.</p>
<p>Communities like Santa Monica, Venice, and West Hollywood &mdash; where many startups have set up shop &mdash; are known for their proximity to the beach and laid-back lifestyle.</p>
<p>But Los Angeles is much more than sun and sand &mdash; there's a huge food and drink scene to enjoy there as well.&nbsp;Startup execs can sample top-notch cuisine from a large variety of restaurants, many of which place a priority on locally sourced ingredients and innovative construction.&nbsp;</p>
<p>We've asked some of our friends working in Silicon Beach startups where they like to eat and drink in their neighborhood. Their suggestions covered quite a bit of ground, from coffee shops in Hollywood to vegan establishments in Venice. Whether it's for a quick power lunch or after-work drinks, the focus is on fresh, high-quality ingredients they can enjoy on the go.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>SEE ALSO:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/questions-wine-science-2016-11" >14 science-backed answers to your biggest questions about wine</a></strong></p>
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<h3>Groundwork Coffee</h3>
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<p><p><a href="https://www.groundworkcoffee.com/pages/venice-on-rose"><strong>671 Rose Avenue, Venice</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.groundworkcoffee.com/pages/venice-on-the-boardwalk"><strong>3 Westminster Avenue, Venice</strong></a></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.groundworkcoffee.com/pages/locations">Other locations in Downtown LA, Santa Monica, North Hollywood, Hawthorne, and Portland</a></strong></p>
<p><span>This Venice-born organic coffee shop, which has grown to include several other locations in Los Angeles and Portland, is a favorite morning stop for many Silicon Beach-based entrepreneurs. Christopher Gavigan, <a href="https://www.honest.com/">The Honest Company'</a>s cofounder and chief purpose officer, and Ariel Kaye, founder and CEO of <a href="https://www.parachutehome.com/">Parachute</a>, both listed it among their favorites.</span></p>
<p><span>"W</span><span>hile the coffee at this Venice staple is the perfect morning pick-me-up, it's the avocado toast that keeps me coming back," Kaye told Business Insider.&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span>The avocado toast comes topped with corn, sweet chili sauce, queso fresco, and a soft-boiled egg.&nbsp;Kaye's direct-to-consumer bedding and home goods startup recently opened a <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/parachute-opening-hotel-in-los-angeles-2016-10">one-room hotel</a> in the neighborhood.</span></p></p>
<br/><br/><h3>Café Gratitude</h3>
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<p><p><strong><a href="http://cafegratitude.com/">512 Rose Avenue, Venice</a></strong></p>
<p><a href="http://cafegratitude.com/"><strong>Other locations in Downtown LA, Larchmont, and San Diego</strong></a></p>
<p>Cafe Gratitude offers a 100% plant-based menu and an uplifting message. You'll spot the words "What are you grateful for?" on the plates and positive affirmations on the menu.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Said Gunnar Lovelace, cofounder and co-CEO at the organic-food site&nbsp;<a href="https://thrivemarket.com/">Thrive Market</a>: "Great food, shared values, and their chocolate cake is addictive!"</p>
<p>"The Parachute team practically runs on their matcha lattes," Parachute founder and CEO Ariel Kaye said. "We need a tab."</p></p>
<br/><br/><h3>Back on the Beach</h3>
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<p><p><a href="http://www.backonthebeachcafe.com/"><strong>445 Pacific Coast Highway, Santa Monica</strong></a></p>
<p>When it comes to happy hour, Back on the Beach offers an experience you're unlikely to find in most other cities.&nbsp;</p>
<p>"It's the only restaurant where you eat with your feet in the sand, literally on the beach," Sam Polk, cofounder and CEO of&nbsp;<a href="http://www.everytable.com/">Everytable</a>, said to Business Insider.&nbsp;"I go there on Friday evenings after a long week to decompress, and also meet friends and family there every Sunday for beach volleyball and brunch. It also helps that my brother, Daniel Polk, is the head chef!"</p>
<p>Egg sandwiches, huevos rancheros, and an ahi tuna salad are menu highlights at Back on the Beach.&nbsp;Everytable is a new healthy fast-food chain that has different prices based on the median income of residents living in surrounding neighborhoods.</p>
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<br/><br/><a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/where-the-la-startup-community-eats-and-drinks-2016-11#/#esters-wine-shop-and-bar-4">See the rest of the story at Business Insider</a> http://www.businessinsider.com/uber-top-9-restaurants-in-new-york-city-2016-11The top 9 most popular restaurants in New York City, according to Uberhttp://www.businessinsider.com/uber-top-9-restaurants-in-new-york-city-2016-11
Sun, 27 Nov 2016 08:00:00 -0500Biz Carson
<p><img style="float:right;" src="http://static3.businessinsider.com/image/5838919eba6eb69a018b6331-1500/undefined" alt="Vandal" data-mce-source="Vandal"></p><p>If there's one thing Uber knows, it's where people are going.</p>
<p>Because of that, when it comes to judging New York's City most popular restaurants, the ride-hailing company is ignoring all of the "best of" lists and critics reviews and evaluating the restaurants strictly on the data it knows: the number of drop-offs at the restaurant.</p>
<p>The company <a href="https://www.uber.com/cities/new-york/restaurants/best-restaurants/">recently unveiled</a> its analysis of a year's worth of drop-offs in the city to see which restaurants had the most dropoffs from November 1, 2015 to October 1, 2016.</p>
<p>Here are the top 9 most popular restaurants in New York City, according to Uber's data:</p><p><strong>SEE ALSO:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/what-its-like-to-buy-spectacles-snapchat-snap-sunglasses-2016-11" >This is what it's like to buy Snapchat's new Spectacles glasses</a></strong></p>
<h3>9. Nobu Fifty Seven</h3>
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<p><p><strong>Cuisine:</strong> Japanese</p>
<p><strong>Website:</strong> <a href="http://noburestaurants.com/fifty-seven/">http://noburestaurants.com/fifty-seven/</a></p>
<p><strong>Address:</strong>&nbsp;<span>40 W 57th St</span><br /><span></span></p></p>
<br/><br/><h3>8. ACME</h3>
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<p><p><strong>Cuisine</strong>: American</p>
<p><strong>Website:</strong> <a href="http://acmenyc.com/">http://acmenyc.com/</a></p>
<p><strong>Address:</strong>&nbsp;<span>9 Great Jones St</span></p>
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<br/><br/><h3>7. ABC Kitchen</h3>
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<p><p><strong>Cuisine:&nbsp;</strong>American</p>
<p><strong>Website:</strong> <a href="http://www.abckitchennyc.com/">http://www.abckitchennyc.com/</a></p>
<p><strong>Address:</strong>&nbsp;35 E 18th St</p></p>
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Fri, 18 Nov 2016 14:38:30 -0500Sydney Kramer
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Thu, 17 Nov 2016 13:00:00 -0500Emmie Martin
<p><img style="float:right;" src="http://static5.businessinsider.com/image/582deb2a8b987d59375b8e91-500-375/friends-tipping.jpg" border="0" alt="Friends tipping"></p><p>You're out to dinner with friends when the bill arrives. One person suggests splitting it evenly. Another argues that each person should only pay for what they ordered. While it may feel like you're stuck in an <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hfawm1KlNWk">episode of "Friends,"</a> you're not alone — we've all been party to this particular tension.</p>
<p>So how <em>do</em> you split the check?</p>
<p>"<strong>The overarching rule is that unless discussed ahead of time, everyone should assume the check will be split evenly</strong>," David Weliver, founder of financial advice website <a href="http://www.moneyunder30.com/">Money Under 30</a>, told Business Insider.</p>
<p>That means if you ordered a $12 salad and your friend chose a $15 burger, be prepared to pony up the extra buck or two. Another time, the situation will surely be reversed in your favor.</p>
<p>To avoid subsidizing your friends' dinner when they're splurging on steak and you're sticking to salad, stay cognizant of what everyone's planning to order and aim for the same number of courses.</p>
<p>"If everyone is having one glass of wine, have one glass of wine," says Patricia Napier-Fitzpatrick, founder and president of <a href="http://etiquette-ny.com/">The Etiquette School of New York</a>.</p>
<p>And don't be afraid to ask "Are we getting appetizers?" if you're unsure how much your dining mates are planning to spend. It's better to go into the meal knowing how to order accordingly than to end up surprised — and potentially miffed — at the end.</p>
<p>"You don't want to feel taken advantage of, but on the other hand, you don't want to seem cheap. So order approximately the same amount of food, order the same number of courses," Napier-Fitzpatrick says.</p>
<p>There are, of course, exceptions to the rule.</p>
<p>"If you're smartly watching your spending and don't want to split a check when you ordered a salad and a water with friends who each order three courses and multiple cocktails, ask the server ahead of time for separate check," Weliver says.</p>
<p>If you know you're on a budget or aren't planning to drink, it's okay to opt out without having to pay for everyone else's more expensive orders — but be sure to communicate this with your waiter at the beginning of the meal.</p>
<p>"That's one of the rules for splitting checks," Napier-Fitzpatrick says. "If you know you're going to split a check, tell the server when you place your order."</p><p><strong>SEE ALSO:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-split-the-restaurant-bill-graphic-2016-10/" >Here's how to split the restaurant bill in any situation</a></strong></p>
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Thu, 17 Nov 2016 12:02:14 -0500Sophie-Claire Hoeller
<p dir="ltr"><img src="http://static5.businessinsider.com/image/582de2a7dd08955a6d8b4a16-1867/vandal nyc.jpg" alt="Vandal nyc" data-mce-source="Facebook/Vandal New York" data-link="https://www.facebook.com/VandalNewYork/photos/a.1508913832739967.1073741827.1508832176081466/1541508542813829/?type=1&amp;theater" /></p><p>Uber is launching a <a href="https://www.uber.com/info/restaurant-guide/">restaurant guide</a>.</p>
<p dir="ltr">That's right, your favorite car service is getting into the food guide business.</p>
<p dir="ltr">It actually sort of makes sense &mdash; thousands&nbsp;of people use Uber every day, and many of those trips begin or end at restaurants.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Here, Uber shared with us the 12 most&nbsp;popular spots in cities across the country&nbsp;&mdash; or rather, the 12 restaurants people are too lazy to walk or take public transportation&nbsp;to.</p>
<p dir="ltr"><img src="http://static3.businessinsider.com/image/582de2a7dd08955a6d8b4a17-1280/acme.jpg" alt="Acme Feed and Seed" data-mce-source="Facebook/Acme Nashville" data-link="https://www.facebook.com/acmenashville/photos/a.727040677326304.1073741830.726506950713010/1277078192322547/?type=3&amp;theater" /></p>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="http://www.parktavern.com/" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.parktavern.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1479484751150000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHdaQayMWTJHXbBkNAi4f7GUL3QhA">Park Tavern</a>, Atlanta</p>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="http://www.legalseafoods.com/restaurants/boston-legal-harborside" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.legalseafoods.com/restaurants/boston-legal-harborside&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1479484751150000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHgi3mVGzQLhRzvExYWq6YmFVd_bQ">Legal Harborside</a>, Boston</p>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="http://www.parlorchicago.com/" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.parlorchicago.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1479484751150000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGrv9O6TYYGZtqBQq5uY7ASKYZGJw">Parlor Pizza Bar</a>, Chicago</p>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="http://therustic.com/" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://therustic.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1479484751150000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFCXvYFXl9K9wfAtW0sSYCS0jlQjA">Rustic</a>, Dallas</p>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="http://www.viewhouse.com/" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.viewhouse.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1479484751150000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGTNTtXOZLhOiqZywP5-hcZyq6TiA">Viewhouse Eatery, Bar &amp; Rooftop</a>, Denver</p>
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Thu, 17 Nov 2016 11:03:00 -0500Sarah Schmalbruch
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<p><strong>The INSIDER Summary:<br /></strong></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><strong>&bull; Michelin just released their&nbsp;bib gourmand list for New York City.<br />&bull; The list features restaurants that serve good quality food but at affordable prices.<br />&bull; Most of the restaurants on the list are in Brooklyn.<br /></strong></p>
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<p><br />Not everyone can afford to eat at Michelin-starred restaurants.</p>
<p>That's what <a href="http://michelinmedia.com/c0/nyc-bib-gourmands-2017/">Michelin's bib gourmand list</a>&nbsp;is for.</p>
<p>Michelin's version of "cheap eats," the bib gourmand awards feature restaurants at which&nbsp;you can get two courses plus a dessert or a glass of wine for under $40 (tax and tip&nbsp;not included).</p>
<p>One hundred and thirty three&nbsp;restaurants made it onto&nbsp;this year's New York City list, with 28&nbsp;new additions since last year.</p>
<p>Although all five NYC boroughs are represented, the bulk of the restaurants on the list are in Brooklyn.</p>
<p><strong>Here are&nbsp;this year's&nbsp;winners:</strong></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><strong>Achilles Heel<br /></strong><br /><strong>al Bustan<br /></strong><br /><strong>Angkor<br /> </strong><br /><strong>Arharn Thai<br /> </strong><br /><strong>Atoboy<br /> </strong><br /><strong>Baker &amp; Co.<br /> </strong><br /><strong>Bar Primi<br /> </strong><br /><strong>Basil Brick Oven Pizza<br /> </strong><br /><strong>Beyoglu <br /></strong><br /><strong>Bi&aacute;ng!<br /> </strong><br /><strong>b&uacute;n-ker <br /></strong><br /><strong>Buttermilk Channel<br /> </strong><br /><strong>Casa del Chef Bistro <br /></strong><br /><strong>Chavela&rsquo;s <br /></strong><br /><strong>Cho Dang Gol <br /></strong><br /><strong>Chomp Chomp <br /></strong><br /><strong>Ciccio <br /></strong><br /><strong>Congee Village<br /> </strong><br /><strong>Coppelia <br /></strong><br /><strong>Cotenna <br /></strong><br /><strong>Dim Sum Go Go <br /></strong><br /><strong>DOMODOMO <br /></strong><br /><strong>Don Antonio by Starita <br /></strong><br /><strong>Donostia <br /></strong><br /><strong>East Harbor Seafood Palace <br /></strong><br /><strong>Egg <br /></strong><br /><strong>El Atoradero <br /></strong><br /><strong>El Parador <br /></strong><br /><strong>Enoteca Maria <br /></strong><br /><strong>Falansai <br /></strong><br /><strong>Frankies 457 Spuntino <br /></strong><br /><strong>Freek&rsquo;s Mill <br /></strong><br /><strong>Ganso Ramen <br /></strong><br /><strong>Gastronomia Culinaria <br /></strong><br /><strong>Gladys <br /></strong><br /><strong>Glasserie <br /></strong><br /><strong>The Good Fork <br /></strong><br /><strong>Gran El&eacute;ctrica <br /></strong><br /><strong>Gregory&rsquo;s 26 Corner Taverna <br /></strong><br /><strong>Hahm Ji Bach <br /></strong><br /><strong>HanGawi <br /></strong><br /><strong>Havana Caf&eacute; <br /></strong><br /><strong>Hecho en Dumbo <br /></strong><br /><strong>Hide-Chan Ramen<br /> </strong><br /><strong>High Street on Hudson<br /> </strong><br /><strong>Hill Country Chicken <br /></strong><br /><strong>Hometown Bar-B-Que <br /></strong><br /><strong>Hunan Bistro <br /></strong><br /><strong>Hunan House <br /></strong><br /><strong>Hunan Kitchen<br /></strong><br /><strong>Il Buco Alimentari e Vineria <br /></strong><br /><strong>Il Poeta <br /></strong><br /><strong>J.G. Melon <br /></strong><br /><strong>Jin Ramen <br /></strong><br /><strong>John Brown Smokehouse <br /></strong><br /><strong>J. Restaurant Chez Asta<br /></strong><br /><strong>Katz&rsquo;s <br /></strong><br /><strong>Khe-Yo <br /></strong><br /><strong>Kiin Thai <br /></strong><br /><strong>Kiki&rsquo;s <br /></strong><br /><strong>Kings County Imperial <br /></strong><br /><strong>Kung Fu Little Steamed Buns Ramen <br /></strong><br /><strong>La Morada<br /></strong><br /><strong>Land of Plenty <br /></strong><br /><strong>Larb Ubol <br /></strong><br /><strong>Laut <br /></strong><br /><strong>Lea <br /></strong><br /><strong>Lil&rsquo; Frankie&rsquo;s <br /></strong><br /><strong>Little Pepper <br /></strong><br /><strong>Llama Inn <br /></strong><br /><strong>Lulu &amp; Po <br /></strong><br /><strong>Lupa <br /></strong><br /><strong>M&aacute;L&agrave; Project <br /></strong><br /><strong>Manila Social Club <br /></strong><br /><strong>Mapo Tofu<br /> </strong><br /><strong>Mexicosina <br /></strong><br /><strong>Mile End <br /></strong><br /><strong>Miss Mamie&rsquo;s Spoonbread Too <br /></strong><br /><strong>Momofuku Noodle Bar <br /></strong><br /><strong>Momofuku Ss&auml;m Bar <br /></strong><br /><strong>Momokawa <br /></strong><br /><strong>Mu Ramen <br /></strong><br /><strong>New Malaysia <br /></strong><br /><strong>Nyonya <br /></strong><br /><strong>Olmsted <br /></strong><br /><strong>Oso <br /></strong><br /><strong>Paet Rio <br /></strong><br /><strong>Paulie Gee&rsquo;s <br /></strong><br /><strong>Pearl &amp; Ash <br /></strong><br /><strong>Phoenix Garden <br /></strong><br /><strong>Pippali <br /></strong><br /><strong>Porsena <br /></strong><br /><strong>Prime Meats <br /></strong><br /><strong>Prune <br /></strong><br /><strong>Purple Yam<br /></strong><br /><strong>Ribalta <br /></strong><br /><strong>Rider <br /></strong><br /><strong>Roberta&rsquo;s <br /></strong><br /><strong>Rubirosa <br /></strong><br /><strong>Runner &amp; Stone <br /></strong><br /><strong>Russ &amp; Daughters Caf&eacute;<br /></strong><br /><strong>Rye <br /></strong><br /><strong>Salt &amp; Fat (Closed) <br /></strong><br /><strong>San Matteo <br /></strong><br /><strong>San Rasa <br /></strong><br /><strong>Shalom Japan <br /></strong><br /><strong>Shanghai Caf&eacute; <br /></strong><br /><strong>Sip Sak <br /></strong><br /><strong>Soba-Ya <br /></strong><br /><strong>Somtum Der <br /></strong><br /><strong>Sottocasa <br /></strong><br /><strong>Speedy Romeo <br /></strong><br /><strong>The Spotted Pig <br /></strong><br /><strong>Streetbird Rotisserie <br /></strong><br /><strong>Supper <br /></strong><br /><strong>Sweet Yummy House <br /></strong><br /><strong>Szechuan Gourmet <br /></strong><br /><strong>Tanoreen <br /></strong><br /><strong>Tertulia <br /></strong><br /><strong>Thelma on Clinton <br /></strong><br /><strong>Tong Sam Gyup Goo Yi <br /></strong><br /><strong>Tra Di Noi <br /></strong><br /><strong>Turkish Kitchen <br /></strong><br /><strong>Uncle Zhou <br /></strong><br /><strong>Uva <br /></strong><br /><strong>Vida <br /></strong><br /><strong>Vinegar Hill House <br /></strong><br /><strong>Xixa <br /></strong><br /><strong>zero otto nove <br /></strong><br /><strong>00+Co <br /></strong><br /><strong>Zoma </strong></p><p><a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/michelins-bib-gourmand-awards-2016-11#comments">Join the conversation about this story &#187;</a></p> <p>NOW WATCH: <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/income-state-top-one-percent-salary-map-2016-11">Here's how much you need to make to be in the top 1% of every state</a></p> http://www.businessinsider.com/michelin-guide-to-new-york-2016-11Michelin's guide to the best restaurants in New York City is out — here's who earned a spot on the listhttp://www.businessinsider.com/michelin-guide-to-new-york-2016-11
Tue, 15 Nov 2016 14:42:16 -0500Madeline Stone
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<p>Earning a spot in the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/history-of-the-michelin-guide-2014-10">Michelin&nbsp;Guide</a>&nbsp;is a sure sign you've made it as a chef.&nbsp;</p>
<p>For the <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/heres-who-made-the-2016-michelin-guide-to-new-york-2015-10">second year</a> in a row, the New York edition of the world-famous Michelin Guide is out a few days earlier than expected.</p>
<p>According to <a href="http://ny.eater.com/2016/11/15/13639376/nyc-2017-michelin-stars">Eater</a>,&nbsp;which&nbsp;obtained the 2017 edition after spotting a copy of the guide on sale at McNally Jackson Books in Soho, the list included 10 new restaurants in the one-star category. The full guide comes out on Thursday.</p>
<p>A one-star rating is considered "a very good restaurant in its category," two stars indicate "excellent cuisine" that is "worth a detour," and&nbsp;three stars represent a restaurant that offers "exceptional cuisine" that is "worth a special journey."&nbsp;</p>
<p>The six three-star restaurants from last year maintained their status, and Aska has been named the city's best new restaurant.</p>
<h3><strong>Here are the rest of the results (* indicates a restaurant that is new to the list):</strong></h3>
<p><strong>Three Stars:</strong> "Exceptional cuisine, worth a special journey"</p>
<p>Chef's Table at Brooklyn Fare</p>
<p>Eleven Madison Park</p>
<p>Jean-Georges</p>
<p>Le Bernardin</p>
<p>Masa</p>
<p>Per Se</p>
<p><strong>Two Stars:</strong> "Excellent cuisine, worth a detour"</p>
<p><img src="http://static1.businessinsider.com/image/582b5e81691e8820038b6da7-888/daniel yelp.jpg" alt="daniel yelp" data-mce-source="Daniel / Yelp" /></p>
<p>Aquavit</p>
<p>Aska*</p>
<p>atera</p>
<p>Blanca</p>
<p>Daniel</p>
<p>Jungsik</p>
<p>Ko</p>
<p>Marea</p>
<p>The Modern</p>
<p>Soto</p>
<p><strong>One Star:</strong> "A very good restaurant in its category"</p>
<p>Agern*</p>
<p>Ai Fiori</p>
<p>Aldea</p>
<p>Andanada</p>
<p>Aureole</p>
<p>Babbo</p>
<p>Batard</p>
<p>Betony</p>
<p><img src="http://static6.businessinsider.com/image/582b5f0546e27a34478b65c3-889/betony yun z.jpg" alt="betony" data-mce-source="Yun Z. / Yelp" /></p>
<p>Blue Hill</p>
<p>The Breslin</p>
<p>Cafe Boulud</p>
<p>Cafe China</p>
<p>Cagen</p>
<p>Carbone</p>
<p>Casa Enrique</p>
<p>Casa Mono</p>
<p>Caviar Russe</p>
<p>Contra*</p>
<p>Delaware &amp; Hudson</p>
<p>Del Posto</p>
<p>Dovetail</p>
<p>Faro*</p>
<p>The Finch</p>
<p>Gabriel Kreuther</p>
<p>Gotham Bar &amp; Grill</p>
<p>Gramercy Tavern</p>
<p><img src="http://static6.businessinsider.com/image/549b3309eab8ea096b0a020e-851/gramercy-tavern-3.jpg" alt="Gramercy Tavern" data-mce-source="Facebook/Gramercy Tavern" data-link="https://www.facebook.com/113135062061277/photos/pb.113135062061277.-2207520000.1419457182./746800035361440/?type=3&amp;theater" /></p>
<p>Gunter Seeger*</p>
<p>Hirohisa</p>
<p>Jewel Bako</p>
<p>Junoon</p>
<p>Kajitsu</p>
<p>Kanoyama</p>
<p>Kyo Ya</p>
<p>L'Appart*</p>
<p>La Sirena*</p>
<p>La Vara</p>
<p>Luksus at Torst</p>
<p>Meadowsweet</p>
<p>Minetta Tavern</p>
<p>The Musket Room</p>
<p>Nix*</p>
<p>The NoMad</p>
<p>Peter Luger</p>
<p>Piora</p>
<p>Public</p>
<p>Rebelle</p>
<p>The River Cafe</p>
<p>Semilla</p>
<p>Sushi Ginza Onodera*</p>
<p>Sushi Inoue*</p>
<p><img src="http://static3.businessinsider.com/image/582b5f92691e88284e8b60e6-825/sushi inoue yun z.jpg" alt="Sushi Inoue" data-mce-source="Yun Z. / Yelp" /></p>
<p>Sushi of Gari</p>
<p>Sushi Yasuda</p>
<p>Sushi Zo*</p>
<p>Take Root</p>
<p>Tempura Matsui</p>
<p>Tori Shin</p>
<p>Tulsi</p>
<p>Uncle Boons</p>
<p>Ushiwakamaru</p>
<p>Wallse</p>
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Mon, 14 Nov 2016 11:30:00 -0500Emmie Martin
<p><img style="float:right;" src="http://static1.businessinsider.com/image/582639778d3eaedd178b0e5e-887-665/dinner-with-parents-in-laws.jpg" border="0" alt="Dinner with parents in laws"></p><p>When you're out to dinner with a group of friends, it's expected that everyone will contribute to the final check, whether you pay for your exact meal or <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-split-the-restaurant-bill-graphic-2016-10">split the bill evenly</a>.</p>
<p>But when you're with your family — or accompanying someone else's — things get trickier. Typically, one person picks up the entire check, David Weliver, founder of financial advice website <a href="http://www.moneyunder30.com/">Money Under 30</a>, told Business Insider.</p>
<p>"Usually, the most senior family members might be reasonably expected to pay unless the younger family members have more means or they want to make a special gesture," he says.</p>
<p>But what about when you're with your in-laws — should you expect them to pay for you?</p>
<p>In many cases, they will. But it's better to make the gesture and offer to cover it yourself, especially once you're out of your 20s.</p>
<p>"Let's say you're taking your in-laws out and you're an older couple in your 30s and 40s. You and your [partner] are making a lot of money now, but your in-laws are not. In that case you would offer to pay," Patricia Napier-Fitzpatrick, founder and president of <a href="http://etiquette-ny.com/">The Etiquette School of New York</a>, told Business Insider.</p>
<p>But if they feel uncomfortable or embarrassed by it, go ahead and let them pick up the check or offer to split it.</p>
<p>With family, it's usually not about the money, Napier-Fitzpatrick says. "It's showing respect for them and how many times they've treated. It's a nice thing to do, a gesture of independence," she adds.</p>
<p>And while it's nice to offer to cover the check, it's important to remember that there are no hard and fast rules. Take every meal on a case-by-case basis, Weliver suggests.</p><p><strong>SEE ALSO:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-split-the-restaurant-bill-graphic-2016-10" >Here's how to split the restaurant bill in any situation</a></strong></p>
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